The National tribune., 1887-07-14
RECENT LITERATURE.

lucy arc All uneXceptlOnabte IN mOral tone,
aud may with safety be placed in the hands Of
the young.
| BEHIND THE BLUE RIDGE. BY Frances Courte-
nay Baylor. Philadelphia: J. B. LTppincOtt Co.
Price sL2o. Sold in " ashingtou by BFentano.
tale Of the Valley of Virginia. On the
title page il is styled "a Homely Narrative"
but It IS one that the reader will be 10th to
lay down till he has finished il. The author is a
charming writer and her previous works have
been received with great favor. If we mistake
not this wiibadd greatly to her reputation.
THE AMERICAN ELECTORAL SYSTEM. By
Charles A. O'Neill. LIB. New York: q. Il.
Puinanl's Sons. Price SI.5O Sold in Washing
ton by BTentano.
The complicated questions growing out of
our system Of electing the President and
Vice-President, and the dangers arising there
from. owing To the heat of partisan rsneor,
are clearly aud ably discussed in this volume.
lt may be read with profit by all who would
understand the privileges and responsibilities
oil American citizenship.
THE FISHERY QUESTION; ITS ORIGIN. HIS
TORfAND PRESENT SITUATION. BY Charles
IshHm- New York: q. 4. Putuam's sons. Price
20 cts Sold in Washington by Morrison.
The nature of this little volume is suffici-
emily indicated by its title 1t is clear succinct
statement of the international questions in
volved, with many interesting facts relative to
our fisheries. The book is No. Al of Putnam's
Questions of the Day" series.
EPIToME OF DISEASES OF THE SKIN. BY
Louis A. Duhring. NJ. ID. Philadelphia: j. b.
Lippineoit Co. Price GO cents. Sold IN Washing
ton by Breutauo.
This volume was compiled from q course Of
10 lectures on this subject delivered before the
graduating class Of the University of Penn
syIvanIa. lt is valuable aid TO medical stu
dents, containing Ihuch in little. and without
being Intended TO take the place Of more elab-
crate works.
DENNIS DAY, CARPET -BAGGER: or, THE
STORY OF MARY. BY Mrs. George f.. spencer.
New York q. w. Dillingham;. Price 80 cents
The wife of ex-senator Spencer of Alabama,
has ia this book presented thrilling picture of
the social disturbances in the South for many
years after the war-the Ostracsm of Northern
white people aud the prescription of the
negroes. The incidents woven into the story
are all facts Of record, aud the volume is re-
plete with interest.
DEATH OR DISHONOR. BY Fortune du Bois-
gobey. Chicago: Rand. MeNally & Co. Paper,
- cents
These publishers have issued number Of
novels, translatons from the French. They
are highly Favored with crime and mystery,
aud those who have an appetite for such ex-
citing reading can hardly ask for better bil
OF fare than they afford.
THE STORY OF METLAKAHrLA. BY Henry
welleome. Saxon & Co, London and New
York. Price 81 co
This is the story Of . curious people. living
in the far northern part Of British Colun,biz.
who have been reclaimed FROM barbarian can
nibali,m largely through the missionary efforts
OF William Duncan. These people are now
seeking the protection Of the American TAG
from civil and religious persecution, and what
shall DO done with them Is the question ASKED
by the writer.
FoR noYs- SPECIAL Phy-iioloSy. BY Mr. ?. R
lisiing Co, Chicago. Postpaid. s..
Mrs. Shepherd took OF her gloves when she
wrote " For Boys" While she treats upon the
deepest matters relating To SOCIAL science she
handles her subject with the delicate touch Of
an artist. throwing around 10 that safeguard OF
reverence most InvulneTable To impuFity Of
thought and life. THIS excellent manual
teaches physical and moral health. True man
illness is presented as priceless boom 10 be
coveted aud secured. Cool aud manly thoughts
produce good and manly life. In plain vet
delicate language boys are given 70 understand
the mental and physical changes which they
may expect upon reaching puberty. aud the
dangers to which they are exposed. The clos
lug chapter the White Cross movement is
truly inspiring aud Stimulates to right living
We can heartily recommend For Boys" for
correct aud clear physiological statements,
pure and noble aim, chaste language and prac-
tical worth.
THE STORY OF ASSYRIA. By Zenaide A. RA-
gOLin- New York: q. =. Puiuan4's Sons.
This is another OF that most excellent series
from the press of the Putnams-" The Story of
the Nations" For young and adult, these
volumes are above praise. The facts of history
are relieved OF their usual dryneSs and pre-
sented IN most attractive form. The books are
an invaluable addition to our literature
THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION An Essay
by John +. Baker, LIB, of the New York bar
New York q. +. Putnam's Sons. Sold in Wash
ington by BrentanO.
The writer of this is a distinguished lawyer.
He gives most excellent history of our Con-
stitution, with an exposition Of the powers and
privileges which it guarantees to States and
citizens. 1t will amply repay careful perusal.
NOTES.
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